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	"author_name": "Friends of the San Juans",
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	"title": "Tell Whatcom County to Require an Environmental Review!",
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	"description": "Tell Whatcom County to Require an Environmental Review! Issue Overview The Salish Sea deserves better than unchecked fossil fuel expansion. To date, there has been no thorough environmental assessment on the impacts of loading and unloading liquid petroleum gas (LPG) at the Ferndale LPG Terminal, known as AltaGas’ ALA Energy Ferndale Terminal on Cherry Point. Whatcom County is reviewing 33 new LPG projects at Cherry Point without an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) — despite its public promise to require one and despite the dramatic increase in terminal traffic since 2016. Friends of the San Juans has been advocating for stronger safeguards at the Ferndale LPG Terminal, uniting regional partners, and leading engagement that has already secured protections like the use of designated anchorage areas and prohibiting anchoring in the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve — tangible wins for Southern Residents, salmon, and the Salish Sea. Join Friends of the San Juans in demanding an Environmental Impact Statement before any further expansion at the Ferndale LPG Terminal! Take Action Now Submit your public comments by 4:00 p.m. on September 17, 2025. Tell Whatcom County to require an Environmental Impact Statement for the Ferndale LPG Terminal! It only takes 2 minutes, and we’ve provided suggested comments to make it easy. Coalition action led by Friends of the San Juans | sanjuans.org | Image credit: NOAA What’s at Stake? Without an Environmental Impact Statement, these risks and more won’t be addressed: More shipping traffic in the Salish Sea threatens endangered Southern Resident killer whales through pollution, underwater noise, and the risk of oil spills and ship strikes. Dangerous, very large gas carriers are moving through our waters without adequate safety review. Violation of Tribal treaty rights — increased vessel traffic and industrial activity on Cherry Point and in the Salish Sea threaten treaty-protected resources like salmon and shellfish, undermining the ability of Tribal Nations to exercise their rights and sustain cultural lifeways. Communities are exposed to rail and vessel accident risks, LPG explosions, and increased air and water pollution. The Opportunity Your voice can make Whatcom County keep its promise of a transparent, science-based review. Together, we can: Require a thorough environmental review of all 33 LPG projects. Protect endangered species like the Southern Resident killer whales. Safeguard Salish Sea communities from risks associated with rail, shipping, and accidents. Learn More Friends of the San Juans Deep Dive Report on the issue [link] Whatcom County’s permitting process webpage for AltaGas’ ALA Energy’s applications",
	"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-whatcom-county-to-require-an-environmental-review"
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